Leadville, CO

About Leadville

• • Baby Doe Tabor, a scandalous figure, lived lavishly then died destitute in Leadville.
• • The Leadville 100, an ultramarathon, was founded to revitalize the struggling town.
• • Massive silver discoveries in the 1870s drove Leadville's rapid growth and infamy.
• • Leadville's Tabor Opera House still boasts original backdrops from its glory days.
• • The Sherman Silver Purchase Act repeal in 1893 caused a devastating economic collapse.
• • Named for lead ore deposits, it was established in 1877 and incorporated in 1878.
• • With roughly 2,700 residents, the population is similar to a small college town.
• • At 10,152 feet, it's the highest incorporated city in North America, feeling thin.
• • Tourism and outdoor recreation are key industries, attracting many adventurers.
• • A crisp, historic, and resilient atmosphere permeates Leadville's mountain air.
• • The Denver Nuggets, a three-hour drive away, won their first NBA title in 2023.
• • The Leadville Trail 100 attracts elite endurance athletes worldwide every August.

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